MSI 3460 Challenger 3 Manual

MSI-3460
Challenger 3
Operator’s Manual
152161 Rev C 

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Contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................1
1.1 Safety ................................................................................... 2
1.2 General Information...

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6.0 RF Remote Control Option  ...................................................37
6.1 Description ........................................................................ 37
6.2 Functions ........................................................................... 37
6.3 Setting the Transmitter Address  ...................................... 37
6.4 Setting the Receiver Address  ........................................... 38
6.4.1 Resetting the MSI-3460 RF Remote Receiver...

Introduction     1
1.0 Introduction
The MSI-3460  Challenger 3  is a combination of the so und and proven mechanical 
design of the industry standard Challenger with today’s most advanced electronics. It 
provide a superb feature set unmatched by an y scale in its class or price range. The 
multi-purpose hanging scale is ideal for  situations in which headroom is at a 
minimum. The  MSI-3460 is versatile, reliable, accurate and easy to operate. The  MSI-
3460 is designed to meet or exceed the requi...

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1. 1 S a f e t y
Safety Symbol Definitions:
Important
WARNINGIndicates a potentially hazardous  situation that, if not avoided, 
could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that 
ar e exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, 
could result in damage to equipmen t or corruption to
  and loss of 
data.
General Safety
WARNING
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read 
and understand the...

5 Digit 1.5/3.8mm
high brightness LED
weight display
Wire sealable 
calibration port
Light Sensor for auto 
brightness Control
User programmable 
function key
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Figure 1-1. MSI-3460 Front Panel
Key Descriptions
POWER
Power Key  - Turns the MSI-3460on and off. 
ZERO
Zero Key - Used to zero out residual weight on the scale.
TARE
Ta r e  K e y - removes weight of containers, trucks or carriers and places 
the scale in the Net weight mode.  
TARE key functions tare in, tare out.  
To see...

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1.2 General Information
1.2.1 User Guide & MSI-3460 Conventions 
1. Keys used in operations are printed in BLUE and capitalized.
2. Screen shots that are used in menus are displayed in RED and shown in a 7-
segment font. Not all characters can be displayed with this font, but a close 
approximation is shown. 
3. If a function key does not work, it is probably because the MSI-3460 is not setup 
to support the key. For example, if the User key is set for TOTAL, you must also...

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1.3 MSI3460 Annunciators
The MSI-3460 uses blue and red LEDs to  indicate weight mode and other 
information.
MOTION
Blue LED - Indicates that the weight  has not settled within the motion 
window (usually ±1d).  
While this symbol is illuminated, the scale will not zero, tare or totalize.
0Center-of-Zero – Blue LED - Indicates the weight is within 1/4d of zero. 
PEAKBlue LED - Indicates the scale is in peak hold mode. 
NETBlue LED - Indicates the scale is in Net weight mode.  
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1.4 Specifications
Accuracy±(0.1% +1d). ‘d’ equals one displayable increment.
ResolutionStandard displayed resolution: 2500-3750’d’. Resolutions to 
10000’d’ (non LFT units only) are possible. Internal A/D resolution 
24 bits.
Standard 
Capacitieslb   250  500  1000  2000  5000  10,000  15,000
kg  125  250  500    1000  2500  5000      7500
PowerBattery operated, 6V rechargeable sealed lead acid battery pack 
(standard Challenger Charger) Typically 50 hours of battery life...